Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix memory leak when a wq is reset idxd_wq_disable_cleanup() which is called from the reset path for a workqueue, sets the wq type to NONE, which for other parts of the driver mean that the wq is empty (all its resources were released). Only set the wq type to NONE after its resources are released.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.7.10, < 5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c3d3ac57e3c52b570b8c695903306bff07e04c8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39c1504e0e76bcfb93991fd94288a83e05d13b51Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54d77cc0c40ca2f894859dc7b3c52997574f1a2aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a16098a2f0c11ee5e04e23aa7478ca1fcfb0f658Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9e7815d38629bcf59d3005001f1f315424a58dePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9cfb5193a047a92a4d3c0e91ea4cc87c8f7c478Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31441?
CVE-2026-31441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: idxd: Fix memory leak when a wq is reset idxd_wq_disable_cleanup() which is called from the reset path for a workqueue,...
How severe is CVE-2026-31441?
CVE-2026-31441 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-31441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.